This is the first issue of the monthly Cradle of Liberty Council Training Newsletter, Trained Today. Each issue will feature upcoming training events of interest to Scout leaders in our council. For more information, please contact your local district training chair or Dick Clark, Council Training Chair.

The BSA has established the following training requirements for leaders in Boy Scout troops:

Youth Protection: This is required for all registered leaders, including committee members and any other adults who have direct contact with youth. It can be taken online and is good for two years.

Committee members (MC) must take the Troop Committee Challenge, also online.

Scoutmasters (SM) and assistant Scoutmasters (SA) must complete the SM/SA "indoor" training (three sessions, typically done as an all-day session or on three evenings) and Introduction to Outdoor Leader Skills (weekend camping).

Beginning in December 2013, the Cradle of Liberty Council will not recharter any units with untrained leaders. Untrained assistant Scoutmasters may choose to switch their registration to committee member.

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